Synonyms for re volution


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : rev-uh-loo-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən

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Définition of re volution

Origin :
  • late 14c., originally of celestial bodies, from Old French revolucion "course, revolution (of celestial bodies)" (13c.), or directly from Late Latin revolutionem (nominative revolutio) "a revolving," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin revolvere "turn, roll back" (see revolve).
  • General sense of "instance of great change in affairs" is recorded from mid-15c. Political meaning "overthrow of an established political system" first recorded c.1600, derived from French, and was especially applied to the expulsion of the Stuart dynasty under James II in 1688 and transfer of sovereignty to William and Mary.
  • As in insubordination : noun disobedience
  • As in insurrection : noun rebellion
  • As in mutiny : noun defiance, resistance
  • As in outbreak : noun sudden happening
  • As in rebellion : noun disobedience; revolt
  • As in revolt : noun uprising
  • As in revolution : noun drastic action or change, often in politics
  • As in revolution : noun circuit around something
  • As in roll : noun revolving, turning
  • As in round : noun cycle, stage
  • As in sedition : noun rebellion
  • As in spin : noun circular motion
  • As in transformation : noun complete change
  • As in upheaval : noun major change
  • As in uprising : noun disturbance
  • As in vicissitude : noun change
  • As in war of independence : noun war of revolution
  • As in returning : noun the act of coming back
  • As in rotation : noun turn
  • As in subversion : noun ruin
  • As in full circle : noun return to starting point
  • As in rotation : noun turn in circle
  • As in torque : noun twisted item
  • As in change : noun something made different; alteration
  • As in circle : noun orb, loop, round figure
  • As in circulation : noun moving circularly
  • As in insurgence : noun rebellion
  • As in insurgency : noun rebellion
  • As in topsy-turviness : noun disorder
  • As in transfiguration : noun change
  • As in transmogrification : noun change
  • As in transubstantiation : noun change
  • As in coup : noun achievement, often by maneuver
  • As in : noun violent seizure
  • As in cycle : noun era, phase
  • As in disobedience : noun misbehavior; noncompliance with rules
  • As in disorder : noun social commotion; mental confusion
  • As in anarchy : noun lawlessness; absence of government
  • As in disobey : verb disregard rules; refuse to conform

Antonyms for re volution

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